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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,175.40 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,175.40 and 557.76 is: 769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,175.40 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,175.40 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,175.40 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 655,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,591.10/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.74

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